Grapette Sign purchase...

[Jim]

Here's a little info from the seller when I asked him about any history on this sign...

i bought it from the guy who used to be,or still is the president of the Grapette collectors club by the name of Van Stewart...that was about 5 yrs ago,he told me he had a pair of them and he was selling this one because it had a chip on the edge.....he was always into high-end signs and never sold repops.I'm not aware of that particular sign being reproduced but i know of a smaller one about half that size thats a repop and the back of it is white,thats all i know.

Beginning to set my mind at ease a little...

Thanks for everyone's input!

[rayg]

Hi Jim,

It looks just like the one I saw a few months ago at an antique store  it was heavy and they wanted allot for it. Also had a cool Vernors sign for $400!!!

[Jim]

Here's another one just like mine, so I feel better now...
And I didn't pay that much!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400416971023

[Creighton]

Glad it's looking good. Congrats!
Creighton

[johnieG]

I think you mean Ande Rooney.

Yes! Ande Rooney,  you are correct, he repop'd a bunch of signs for a "route-66" / Americana line of signs & such. high quality stuff, heavy steel back with porcelain enamel